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tie (one) to (something)

To connect or associate one with some situation, event, or circumstance. The investigators have uncovered paperwork that ties the suspect to the money laundering scheme.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tie someone or something to something

to bind someone or something to something. The robber tied the clerk to a chair. I tied colored yarn to the birthday present.
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tie someone to something

Fig. to associate someone with something; to make a connection between someone and something. The police are trying to tie Lefty to the burglary. They'll never tie me to that bunch of crooks!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • tie (one) to (something)
  • about the size of it
  • in a sticky situation
  • date with destiny
  • full circle, come/go
  • come full circle
  • come/go full circle
  • troubled waters
  • auspicious occasion
  • pot luck
References in periodicals archive
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A third prefer jeans and only 12 per cent regularly wear a tie to work.
To wear a tie or not ... that is the question!
For a dapper look, try pattern on pattern with a striped or diamond patterned tie to offset your shirt.
Shirt and tie Combinations
Only one in 10 workers wears a suit every day, with a third opting for jeans, and just 12% regularly wear a tie to work.
Has the tie died? AS THE PM SLAMS CORBYN.
"I created Hex Tie to appeal to my artist soul while also using my passion and drive as an entrepreneur.
Hex Tie to Inspire SS16 New York Fashion Week Luxury Trends with Launch of the First Ever Polymer Gold Tie
"The decision is unfair and it feels like the referee has gifted the tie to New Zealand.
Pakistan to appeal Kiwi victory in Davis Cup
Gift a knit tie to make a bold and original statement while staying ahead in the fashion game.
Drink in fashion sense at the tie bar
Headteacher Dr Julia Roberts said: "I am very keen to introduce a new tie to begin to ensure consistency of uniform across all year groups.
SCHOOL WHERE TIES ARE KNOT A PROBLEM
By some estimates, going on 5 million dads throughout the United States will open a gift today and find yet another tie to add to their burgeoning Father's Day collections.
The ties that bind
This allows the wearer to simply lift the tie to their mouth, inflate it and lay their head and "pillow" on a desk.
Perfect tie for the tired
A metallic pigment is added to the high grade nylon material during production to enable the cable tie to be easily located by metal detection equipment.
Hellermann Tyton provides the right mix for Warburtons
He's stopped by the doorman who tells him he's got to wear a tie to get in.
We really tie ourselves in knots over this fashion item
'If you only add one tie to your wardrobe this year go for a patterned black tie in a shot fabric.
All tied up?
I was no longer his little princess but rather a confused kid who wanted to wear a tie to an alternative prom.
Princess in a necktie
"While our focus has been to provide an innovative tie to the railroad industry, we are tremendously excited about the many environmental benefits our product offers.
PRIMIX COMPOSITE RAILROAD TIE BENEFITS ENVIRONMENT